Recent posts by Joe Freeman | The Oregonian/OregonLive - OregonLive.comtag:profile.oregonlive.com,2015:jfreeman/11192015-08-02T19:28:04ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceTrail Blazers waive Brendan Haywoodtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.166174122015-07-30T22:30:57Z2015-07-30T22:30:57ZIn an expected move, the Blazers waived the player they acquired on Monday.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
In an expected move, the Blazers waived the player they acquired on Monday.
Trail Blazers' Al-Farouq Aminu savoring South African visit, taking part in 1st NBA Africa Gametag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.166149602015-07-30T18:55:12Z2015-07-30T18:55:12ZThe Blazers' small forward, whose parents are native Nigerians, is loving his time in Africa, where he will take part in the first NBA Africa Game. jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
The Blazers' small forward, whose parents are native Nigerians, is loving his time in Africa, where he will take part in the first NBA Africa Game.
Getting to know Trail Blazers guard Phil Pressey: links rounduptag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.166041892015-07-29T18:50:14Z2015-07-29T18:50:14ZAfter spending two years with the Boston Celtics, the point guard will get a chance to stick with the Blazers in 2015-16.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
After spending two years with the Boston Celtics, the point guard will get a chance to stick with the Blazers in 2015-16.
Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum fosters fun and laughs at basketball camptag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.166006092015-07-29T14:30:00Z2015-07-29T14:30:00ZThe Blazers' shooting guard elicited a lot of laughs as he taught a few fundamentals at his annual basketball camp.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
The Blazers' shooting guard elicited a lot of laughs as he taught a few fundamentals at his annual basketball camp.
Damian Lillard on USA Basketball: 'I don't think I'm a part of it'tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165855902015-07-26T23:35:48Z2015-07-26T23:35:48ZIt appears that Mason Plumlee will participate in next month's Team USA minicamp, while Damian Lillard will notjfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
It appears that Mason Plumlee will participate in next month's Team USA minicamp, while Damian Lillard will not
Rip City Report podcast: The LaMarcus Aldridge departure; first impressions of Blazers' new-look rostertag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165681512015-07-24T21:43:00Z2015-07-24T21:43:00ZIn the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe and Casey touch on a host of topics, including the LaMarcus Aldridge exodus and its ripple effect on the roster and a review of summer league and first impressions on Noah Vonleh, Pat Connaughton and Allen Crabbe.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe and Casey touch on a host of topics, including the LaMarcus Aldridge exodus and its ripple effect on the roster and a review of summer league and first impressions on Noah Vonleh, Pat Connaughton and Allen Crabbe.
Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard stresses hard work, fun in basketball camptag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165542872015-07-22T14:05:00Z2015-07-22T14:05:00ZFor the second consecutive year, Lillard has hosted a popular camp, aiming to teach Portland-area kids basketball skills and life lessons.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
For the second consecutive year, Lillard has hosted a popular camp, aiming to teach Portland-area kids basketball skills and life lessons.
Trail Blazers' Allen Crabbe suffers 'severe' ankle sprain, out 4-6 weekstag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165209652015-07-16T23:15:04Z2015-07-16T23:15:04ZAn MRI reveals the Blazers' backup shooting guard did not suffer any serious damage after a scary tumble Wednesday night.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
An MRI reveals the Blazers' backup shooting guard did not suffer any serious damage after a scary tumble Wednesday night.
Trail Blazers' Al-Farouq Aminu to play in NBA's first game in Africatag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165185182015-07-16T18:28:21Z2015-07-16T18:28:21ZAminu will play alongside first-and second-generation Africans in an exhibition game featuring NBA players in Johannesburg, South Africa.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
Aminu will play alongside first-and second-generation Africans in an exhibition game featuring NBA players in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Trail Blazers' Meyers Leonard uses Twitter to get dog in wedding, earns fiancé 'World's Worst' award from ESPN's Keith Olbermann tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165064602015-07-15T01:50:27Z2015-07-15T01:50:27ZIt's been a wacky couple of days for Leonard, his fiancé, Elle Bielfeldt, and his beloved dog Bella.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
It's been a wacky couple of days for Leonard, his fiancé, Elle Bielfeldt, and his beloved dog Bella.
As Tim Frazier fights for roster spot with Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard emerges as mentor, friendtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.165061052015-07-15T00:26:54Z2015-07-15T00:26:54ZDamian Lillard has become an important voice for Tim Frazier as the young point guard tries to land a regular season roster spot with the Blazersjfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
Damian Lillard has become an important voice for Tim Frazier as the young point guard tries to land a regular season roster spot with the Blazers
San Antonio Spurs 79, Trail Blazers 75: Summer League live chat recaptag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164990682015-07-14T20:59:00Z2015-07-14T20:59:00ZThe Blazers play the Spurs at noon in their final preliminary game of the Las Vegas Summer League.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
The Blazers play the Spurs at noon in their final preliminary game of the Las Vegas Summer League.
Joel Freeland thanks Portland Trail Blazers fans after '3 unforgettable years'tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164969612015-07-13T21:05:00Z2015-07-13T21:05:00ZFreeland, who played three seasons with the Blazers, has signed a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
Freeland, who played three seasons with the Blazers, has signed a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow.
New-look Allen Crabbe preparing for 'big year' with Trail Blazerstag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164924072015-07-13T14:05:58Z2015-07-13T14:05:58ZWith a new diet and new focus on working out, Allen Crabbe is preparing for a big 2015-16 NBA season.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
With a new diet and new focus on working out, Allen Crabbe is preparing for a big 2015-16 NBA season.
Oklahoma City matches Portland Trail Blazers' offer sheet for Enes Kantertag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164914332015-07-13T00:59:02Z2015-07-13T00:59:02ZThe Thunder will keep restricted free agent Enes Kanter after they decided to match the Blazers' maximum contract offer sheet.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
The Thunder will keep restricted free agent Enes Kanter after they decided to match the Blazers' maximum contract offer sheet.
Damian Lillard eager to lead new-look Trail Blazers into next eratag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164756752015-07-10T01:18:35Z2015-07-10T01:18:35ZDamian Lillard said his "heart" was in Portland and pledged to carry the franchise into its next era.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
Damian Lillard said his "heart" was in Portland and pledged to carry the franchise into its next era.
Portland Trail Blazers sign free agent Enes Kanter to offer sheettag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164729202015-07-09T21:45:19Z2015-07-09T21:45:19ZThe Blazers have signed the restricted free agent to a 4-year, $70 million free agent offer sheet.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
The Blazers have signed the restricted free agent to a 4-year, $70 million free agent offer sheet.
Keith Bogans feels 'like a kid' again as he fights for NBA life on Trail Blazers' summer league teamtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164677682015-07-09T00:10:02Z2015-07-09T00:10:02ZThe 35-year old, 11-year NBA veteran has been a mentor to the young Blazers during summer league, something he thinks he can do next season.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
The 35-year old, 11-year NBA veteran has been a mentor to the young Blazers during summer league, something he thinks he can do next season.
Meyers Leonard on fired Trail Blazers coach Kim Hughes: 'It's just sad to see him go'tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164602712015-07-07T22:50:08Z2015-07-07T22:50:08ZMeyers Leonard lost his mentor when the Blazers fired Kim Hughes.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
Meyers Leonard lost his mentor when the Blazers fired Kim Hughes.
Trail Blazers summer league practices start Tuesday: Submit your questionstag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/blazers/index.ssf/3450.164542352015-07-07T00:03:00Z2015-07-07T00:03:00ZNoah Vonleh, Pat Connaughton, Tim Frazier and Allen Crabbe are all expected to play on the summer league roster.jfreemanhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/jfreeman/index.html
Noah Vonleh, Pat Connaughton, Tim Frazier and Allen Crabbe are all expected to play on the summer league roster.